headlight bulb YAMAHA XCITY 250 2008 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-4
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer ..................................3-2
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-3
Multi-function display ......................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Front brake lever ............................3-7
Rear brake lever .............................3-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-8
Fuel .................................................3-8
Catalytic converter ..........................3-9
Seat ..............................................3-10
Storage compartment ...................3-10
Storage compartment ...................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-12
Luggage hook ...............................3-12
Sidestand ......................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-13PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-5
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-6
Engine oil ....................................... 6-7
Final transmission oil ...................... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-10
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-11
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13Cast wheels ................................. 6-15
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-15
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-16
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-16
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-18
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-19
Checking the front fork ................. 6-19
Checking the steering .................. 6-20
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-21
Battery ......................................... 6-21
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-22
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-23
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-25
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb or
a rear turn signal light bulb ....... 6-26
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-27
Troubleshooting charts ................ 6-28

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-23
6
CAUTION:
ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
3. Turn the key to “” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAUM2180
Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
To replace a high beam headlight
bulb
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-5.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the defective bulb.
1. Fuse box
2. Radiator fan fuse
3. ECU fuse
4. Backup fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Headlight fuse
7. Ignition fuse
8. Spare fuse
9. Spare fuse
10.Spare fuse
1
ZAUM0673
23
8910456 7
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
ECU fuse:
5.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse:
5.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
5.0 A
1. Headlight bulb cover
1
ZAUM0674

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-24
6
WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder by turning it clockwise.CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:


Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of awattage higher than specified.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover.
6. Install the cowling.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
To replace a low beam headlight
bulb
1. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-5.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover.3. Disconnect the headlight coupler.
4. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
1. Headlight bulb holderZAUM0675
1
1. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb
2. Headlight coupler
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ZAUM0677 ZAUM0678
1
2

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-25
6
WARNING
EWA10790
Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooleddown.
5. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of awattage higher than specified.
6. Connect the headlight coupler.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover.
8. Install the cowling.
9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAUT1260
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb CAUTION:
ECA10670
It is advisable to have a Yamahadealer perform this job.
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-5.)
3. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
1
ZAUM0465

SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic typeChassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
26.00 °
Trail:
96.0 mm (3.78 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-16 M/C 57P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON FRONTRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/70-15 69P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMONLoading:Maximum load:
185 kg (408 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)Front:
170 kPa (25 psi) (1.70 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
190 kPa (28 psi) (1.90 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
180 kPa (26 psi) (1.80 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
16 M/C x MT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15 M/C x MT4.00Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
105.0 mm (4.13 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Low beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
High beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2

INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-27BBattery .................................................. 6-21
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-17
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-16
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-7
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-8
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-18
Braking ................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-18
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-9
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-10
Coolant temperature gauge .................... 3-3
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing......................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-7
Display, multi-function ............................ 3-3EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil ................................................ 6-7
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-9
Front and rear brake lever free play ..... 6-15
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-16Front fork, checking...............................6-19
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-22
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-23
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-13
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-27
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-12MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-4
Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-10Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-12
Sidestand .............................................. 3-13
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-6
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-2
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-7
Steering, checking ................................ 6-20
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment .................. 3-10, 3-11
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing............................. 6-26
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-28
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-25
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-7VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-21
Wheels .................................................. 6-15